Astro Bear Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 As i'm sure you're all aware, we are in for a bit of shopping spree on behalf of the government. Being the enthusiasts we are, it is probably safe to say a lot of us will spend this money on our cars. My R33 currently has a 3 inch turbo back exhaust, front mount intercooler, high-flow panel filter and has been boosted to 12 pounds. It has been dyno'd as having 160 rwkw (A little disappointing yes- needs o2 sensor desperately). Everything else is stock. My question to you is: What would be the best way for me to spend this $900 bonus on the car? The aim is to increase performance as much as possibile. Let the ideas flow! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
T04GTR Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 yeah well not everyone has an honest employer that pays tax.... hell il just get it from him instead. but my situation is a long story. im stuck between a rock and a hard place.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4473985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 So you have a boost controller already? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4473991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayis Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Mines going towards my ski trip But for you, injectors, EBC, nice turbo manifold Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4473993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33GTRKid Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 the liability to pay tax on your earnings rests with you mate as you have to declare it in your income tax return. If you choose to work for cash (lucky you if you can I am spewing about the ludicrous amount of tax I will pay this year) then you already have an advantaged over not giving 30, 40, 45% to the taxman, so you cannot be too aggrieved about not getting a hand out. On the other hand, I am f**king pissed, I have paid over $60k in tax this year so far and I aint getting shit, who the f**k paid for all these handouts in the first place....... its bullshit Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Bear Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have one of the $22 boost controllers that were the talk of the town on here a while ago. It does a pretty decent job of keeping boost. But I sometimes find the acceleration is not that smooth, so perhaps a tune would be in order? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Bear Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 the liability to pay tax on your earnings rests with you mate as you have to declare it in your income tax return. If you choose to work for cash (lucky you if you can I am spewing about the ludicrous amount of tax I will pay this year) then you already have an advantaged over not giving 30, 40, 45% to the taxman, so you cannot be too aggrieved about not getting a hand out.On the other hand, I am f**king pissed, I have paid over $60k in tax this year so far and I aint getting shit, who the f**k paid for all these handouts in the first place....... its bullshit I'd be pretty happy if I paid 60k in tax, surely it would mean i'm doing ok. Not taking the piss mate, just being honest with you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEKT1K Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ECU? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGr81 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Injectors would break the 900 easy, since your only putting out 160rwkw your injectors should be ok for an e85 tune, do that an you'd still probably have 500 left!! New fuel pump as well, 300 still left, spend that on noodles for the next 3 months for the next round of upgrades Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTSKY Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 An ECU for sure. Dont even bother with anything else. Haltech E11V2 FTW. But will need another $1000 to get one. Or you can try and find a nice PowerFC for a little cheaper. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ryan_ Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 second hand PFC then save for a tune? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
**RB2530** Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Great for those who get it....Unfortunately I worked so hard I didn't deserve it.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0WRB Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 60k in tax holy crap what job do you do if u dont mind me asking mate? lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I thought it was only for families, not single people. This government going to ruin the country, they should be saving the money and use it on building pipelines for water from the north or other infrastructure, that would create jobs and help with the droughts and irrigation problems that the growers are facing, now the country will be going broke-jobless-and starving, families could use it but giving it to everyone is playing Russian roulette with the future, wasting our taxes on hand outs to everyone. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 On the other hand, I am f**king pissed, I have paid over $60k in tax this year so far and I aint getting shit, who the f**k paid for all these handouts in the first place....... its bullshit C'mon man, if I was paying more tax than the average person's annual full-time salary I wouldn't be complaining. Tax rates are lower than what they used to be. I ain't happy to be supporting dole-bludgers through c'link, but it's the price we pay to live in this country. I have one of the $22 boost controllers that were the talk of the town on here a while ago. It does a pretty decent job of keeping boost. But I sometimes find the acceleration is not that smooth, so perhaps a tune would be in order? PowerFC is what you need. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiTAN Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ECU. should take you to 200kw. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 easy Status Tuning remap. Cheaper than PowerFC and Trent will make sure you have a top tune. Try buying a Powerfc, getting it installed, and tuning it for the stimulus cost. That will be most of the $900, then maybe you can just ask him what you should spend with the rest. And in addition, you're spending it on a local service, which is the best way for the money to be spent. If the daughterboards came from oz it would be ever better! but yes, cash handouts are f*cking useless - but i'm going to try and make mine as productive as possible Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiR_RB Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 apexi safc, high flow cat and dyno tune @ 12psi Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
and3_3 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Im getting sway bars and pineapples and a fuel pump! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahh 33 s2 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 well not exactly mods but im going 4 tyres and rego.. then beer Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260822-kevin-rudds-stimulus-package/#findComment-4474454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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